Food Storage {Beans}

Geez...I've really slacked off on my blog lately. I haven't posted any updates in a while. I've been busy with several projects around the house and trying to get them all completed. Mainly just Levi and Jax's room though. That has taken me way longer than I thought it would. The end is in sight...hopefully!

So a few weeks ago we had a Relief Society activity on food storage and starting our 3 month supply. Honestly, I don't have food storage except for what fits in my pantry which would not last 3 months. Our tiny 1500 sq foot house just doesn't have space for food storage. We maximize every inch of this house for storage of things we currently have and need. Trust me...I try to purge our stuff frequently.

Then on Pinterest I came across a wonderful idea for storing your food storage in small spaces.

You can go here to read the post about this idea.

Since we are soda drinkers in this house I'm going to start saving our 2 liter bottles. So far I have 3 bottles saved. You have to start somewhere right?

I took the labels off my bottles and then washed the bottles with soap and water. I let them dry over night. I purchased a 4 pound bag of beans and this is how much that will get you.

I put a bay leaf in the bottom of the bottle and then on top. I need to get some bees wax to seal them.

I can fit these bottles in many more tight spaces than big buckets. I'm super excited about starting my food storage now. I'll be doing a little at a time and soon enough I'll have a 3 month supply.

Exciting stuff!